Bambi Refuses to Settle

Even though I am older and grew up in a time where children were seen and not heard, and a woman’s “dream” in life was to find a “good man” and settle down, I’ve NEVER been one to settle.

In hind site, I think even as a little girl, I was quite boy crazy, and I figured out that if I was “one of the boys” I could hang out with them and get lots of attention….even when they went through the “girls are icky” stage. I played with Hot wheels, not dolls, I built forts, not Barbie dream houses, and the list goes on.

As a teen, I took wood shop as well as my art classes. In college I worked construction as a framer.  Later I played pool for a “Men league” and we took “State” several years in a row back in the 80’s. This attitude has followed me throughout my life.

I now do freelance artwork for my main living, but also do some building, remodeling, and upholstery. I am also building a couple of shops at CafePress (cafepress.com/bambisdesigns) and (cafepress.com/colorthis) that will hopefully help supplement my income because this spring I am selling everything, and my daughter and I are moving out of the country and going to build a little Inn/restaurant/bar on a beach.

You see, I have raised her with the same beliefs. There is nothing anyone can’t do (guy or girl) if they put their mind to it and believe in themselves.